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Mountain View News Saturday, July 20, 2024

Meet Sunny D and let the 
sunshine in!

Sunny D. age 1.5, is a very 
sweet and gentle lovebug in 
search of a quiet forever home 
with just one or two adults. He 
has only been with his rescue 
family and is not quite yet used 
to new folks, so he will be shy 
at first until he's comfortable. 
But once he's knows you, he's 
the very best cat you can have 
and will give you lots of hugs and kisses! This sweet boy 
eagerly awaits his forever home where he can shower his new 
family with endless love and affection.

Sunny D loves his people and adores being held, gives the 
sweetest kisses, and purrs up a storm to show his contentment. 
Playtime is one of his favorite activities, and he enjoys every 
moment spent with his toys. He isn't used to other cats, but 
if gradually introduced to a friendly feline he may adapt. He 
has not been around dogs. 

He requires just one daily allergy pill to stay healthy, which can be given to him in wet food, so his 
adopter will need to be responsible and committed to his care.

Sunny D has blossomed into one of the most affectionate and charming cats we've ever had the 
pleasure of rescuing. He has gone from hissing to kissing!

Please consider opening your heart to this little sweetheart. Sunny D is ready to bring joy, love, and 
endless purrs into your life! Apply at www.lifelineforpets.org/sunny-d.htmlhtwww.lifelineforpets.
org/sunny-d.html.


CHRISTOPHER Nyerges 

[Nyerges is the author of several books including “Self-Sufficient Home” and 
“How to Survive Anywhere.” He also leads wilderness classes every weekend. 
He can be reached at School of Self-Reliance, Box 41834, Eagle Rock, CA 
90041, or www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com]


DREAMS

 

Can our dreams be interpreted in a meaningful way? Do our dreams have 
special meaning, or are they all just a blending of the subconscious thoughts 
that run through our minds while we sleep?

I’ve paid special attention to my dreams for a long time, and studied several books that purport 
to explain the meanings of those symbols and actions. I even took a class in symbolism to 
assist in discovering the language of dreams. I’ve concluded that the dreamer is the best 
interpreter, because only the dreamer has the knowledge of the details and specificity that 
no one else can know. 

One of the dream books that I read years ago was disappointing because it gave the impression 
that all one had to do was define each symbol, as if the symbol or object always means the 
same thing for everyone. But that’s just not so. I was talking with a friend about dreams, 
and she mentioned that a snake in one of her dreams was a very positive symbol. Yet, I have 
had dreams where the snake was very negative and frightful. We discussed the context of 
each dream, and it became clear that symbols will mean different things for each dreamer.

Still, it’s good to understand basic symbolism and how symbols can be interpreted. The 
symbol must be “translated” by the dreamer depending on the context of the dream. A 
snake, for example, is regarded quite differently in different cultures and so a snake cannot 
have one single static meaning. The meaning is within the mind of the dreamer, which is 
why the dreamer is the best hope for a good dream interpretation. 

Nothing is simple in a dream. It is as if you are watching a movie, and some parts are highly 
significant while others are just dressing. Plus, another factor is that the dream could be 
about the day before, or it might clarify something in your past. It might be about your 
future. The dream might be answering some deeply personal query, and the dream might 
even be for someone else entirely. I have dreams on numerous occasions that were clearly 
warnings or messages for someone else. I would dutifully call that person when I awoke to 
give them the unusual news.

The best way to learn about your dreams is to begin recording details of your significant 
dreams. Do this as soon as awakening as possible. If you wait too long, you’ll forget details 
or the details will start to get murky. At least knowing the basic meaning of various symbols 
can help your interpretation of the details you write. It takes a bit of concerted effort to do 
this in a way that yields results, so if you’re going to approach this, don’t do it casually.

One category of dreams are those that follow your deep personal inquiry as to whether or 
not you should take some particular action in your life. You’re not likely to get a simple “yes” 
or “no” from your dream. In all probability, your dream will seem non-sensical. It will be 
for you to interpret, based on the context of your life. 

Some obvious things to look for: What was I doing in the dream? Why was I doing that? 
What might that action symbolize? Where was I? Were the surroundings familiar, or 
completely unknown? Who was there with me? Were these people that I know, or do not 
know? What specific involvement did I have with these people?

Did the dream seem to be giving me some sort of message? If so, what is that message, and 
how might it apply to my day to day decisions? Did I see any unique objects in the dream? 
Were certain colors very noticeable?

Only you can answer these questions since you are the one who dreamed the dream and saw 
the pictures. When you take the time to look into these secret sleep-time messages, you may 
find that you may gain deep insight into what is happening in your waking life. 

I have kept records of significant dreams for over 30 years. Not always, but sometimes they 
are prophetic, showing me symbolically what might happen to me, to friends, or to the world 
at large.


Pet of the Week

 Sunset is guaranteed to make your nights and days so 
much more fun! This sweet, adorable pit bull mix is a tail-
wagging machine who makes friends wherever she goes.

 Sunset is the perfect size for hiking and playing all day, 
and then curling up on the couch all night. She weighs 
just over 50 pounds and can curl herself up into a lap-
sized ball whenever a lap presents itself. 

 She has been a favorite of the volunteers at Pasadena 
Humane who have spent time with her- she loves going 
on walks and playing in the yard. She has the uncanny 
ability to go from zooming around the yard to flopping 
over for a belly rub in the blink of an eye. 

She’s also very smart and has shown great focus in 
learning new tricks.

 Sunset is a beam of sunlight who can’t wait to light up 
your life! 

 Sunset and all other dogs over 40 pounds can be adopted at no charge during Pasadena 
Humane’s Big Dog Summer adoption event, happening 7/11 - 7/25. 

 The adoption fee for dogs is $150. All dog adoptions include spay or neuter, microchip, 
and age-appropriate vaccines. 

 Walk-in adoptions are available every day from 2:00 – 5:00. For those who prefer, adoption 
appointments are available daily from 10:30 – 1:30, and can be scheduled online. View 
photos of adoptable pets at pasadenahumane.org.

 New adopters will receive a complimentary health-and-wellness exam from VCA Animal 
Hospitals, as well as a goody bag filled with information about how to care for your pet. 

 Pets may not be available for adoption and cannot be held for potential adopters by phone 
calls or email.


HOT TEMPERATURES CAN MAKE CONCRETE AND ASPHALT 
TOO HOT FOR YOUR DOG’S PAWS. 

Asphalt and concrete temperatures can usually be 20-40 degrees hotter 
than the ambient temperature. If the back of your hand can’t stand the 
heat on the concrete or asphalt for 7 seconds, it’s too hot for a walk.

When it's above 90 degrees outside, bring dogs and cats indoors.


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